What is a Good Faith Violation?

A good faith violation occurs when you buy a security and sell it before paying for the initial purchase in full with settled funds.

When you sell shares - it takes T+2 business days for your funds to settle.

Only cash or the sales proceeds of fully paid-for securities qualify as “settled funds.”

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